Surf Forecasts:
Costeño Beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costeño Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Costeño Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Costeño Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, looking at the surf ahead for Costeño Beach. It's a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but we've got a couple of windows that'll get the blood pumping.
Right off the bat, we're dealing with a consistent, beginner-friendly beach break that's exposed to the NE swell. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. The first few days are nothing to write home about. Wind is mostly cross-onshore, and the swell is in the 5ft to 8ft range with a short period around 7 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (482 to 645), but the conditions are choppy and marginal. Friday the 17th through Saturday the 19th is pretty average at best, with a 0 score on Sunday morning. From Monday the 21st to Friday the 25th, the swell drops off a bit, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the surf ordinary. This stretch is a gap with no real standouts.
Now, here's where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 27th of July, Monday morning, we get a proper window. The wind goes glassy with a NNE breeze, the swell is 4ft from the NE with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 337. The description says "expect good surf conditions," and with clean, glassy conditions, this is the pick of the first week. The break is consistent, so you can expect waves. It's not too big for beginners, but the clean conditions will make it a joy for everyone.
Looking further out, the second week builds into a solid pulse. From Thursday the 30th of July through Friday the 31st, the swell pushes up to 7ft to 8ft from the NE, with periods of 8 seconds. The energy readings jump to moderate-high levels (532 to 800). The wind is a light cross-onshore, which is still workable, but the swell is getting up there. By Friday afternoon, it's hitting 8ft, which is getting into the expert-only zone. Crowds are possible at this spot, and with a decent swell on the cards, it could get a bit busy. This is a promising long-range stand-out, but with the wind being a little cross, it's not the absolutely perfect gem.
Overall, the best bet is the glassy Monday morning on the 27th of July for clean, fun waves. The end of the run into the 30th and 31st has more size, but it's a bit messier. There's a long gap of poor to marginal surf from the 19th to the 26th, but the forecast can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 482 | 645 | 699 | 465 | 539 | 532 | 396 | 413 | 386 | 225 | 221 | 418 | 322 | 368 | 456 | 295 | 248 | 353 | 209 | 152 | 284 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off | glassy |
High Tide | 3:28PM0.19m | 2:05AM0.30m | 4:28PM0.23m | 2:58AM0.25m | 5:17PM0.27m | 3:56AM0.19m | 6:00PM0.30m | 5:08AM0.14m | 6:37PM0.32m | 6:23AM0.10m | 7:12PM0.32m | 7:30AM0.07m | 7:46PM0.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05AM0.04m | 7:25PM0.16m | 9:37AM0.06m | 9:44PM0.17m | 10:05AM0.07m | 11:52PM0.16m | 10:28AM0.08m | 1:35AM0.12m | 10:45AM0.08m | 2:53AM0.08m | 10:56AM0.07m | 3:51AM0.06m | 11:08AM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 209 | 152 | 284 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 482 | 645 | 699 | 465 | 539 | 532 | 396 | 413 | 386 | 225 | 221 | 418 | 322 | 368 | 456 | 295 | 248 | 353 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 625 | 668 | 199 | 652 | 124 | 199 | 625 | 199 | 119 | 625 | 199 | 199 | 625 | 615 | 199 | 15 | 627 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
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